C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CHRW • US12541W2098

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This CHRW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CHRW Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CHRW was profitable.
  • CHRW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years CHRW has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CHRW had a positive operating cash flow.
CHRW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHRW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • CHRW has a Return On Assets of 11.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHRW outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
  • CHRW's Return On Equity of 31.81% is amongst the best of the industry. CHRW outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • CHRW has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHRW outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
  • CHRW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.35%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.36%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (18.35%) for CHRW is below the current ROIC(20.89%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.61%
ROE 31.81%
ROIC 20.89%
ROA(3y)8.87%
ROA(5y)10.89%
ROE(3y)27.26%
ROE(5y)38.61%
ROIC(3y)18.35%
ROIC(5y)23.09%
CHRW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHRW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CHRW (3.62%) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHRW has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of CHRW (5.14%) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • CHRW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 16.81%, CHRW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHRW has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.14%
PM (TTM) 3.62%
GM 16.81%
OM growth 3Y-0.01%
OM growth 5Y4.31%
PM growth 3Y-1.72%
PM growth 5Y2.98%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y2.47%
CHRW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHRW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. CHRW Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CHRW is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CHRW has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CHRW has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CHRW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CHRW Yearly Shares OutstandingCHRW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
CHRW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHRW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 9.29 indicates that CHRW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.29, CHRW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CHRW has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.27. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CHRW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.27) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • CHRW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating CHRW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.59, CHRW is not doing good in the industry: 65.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Although CHRW's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 1.27
Altman-Z 9.29
ROIC/WACC2.41
WACC8.66%
CHRW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHRW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that CHRW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CHRW's Current ratio of 1.53 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHRW outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
  • CHRW has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that CHRW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CHRW (1.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for CHRW is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.53
CHRW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHRW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. CHRW Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.11% over the past year.
  • CHRW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.53% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, CHRW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.42% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.11%
EPS 3Y-12.24%
EPS 5Y6.53%
EPS Q2Q%1.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.5%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CHRW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.10% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CHRW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.06%
EPS Next 2Y19.98%
EPS Next 3Y17.09%
EPS Next 5Y9.1%
Revenue Next Year1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.19%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y5.23%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CHRW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHRW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
CHRW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHRW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. CHRW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.47 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CHRW.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CHRW is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CHRW is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.83, CHRW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 65.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHRW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • CHRW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.47
Fwd PE 26.83
CHRW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHRW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CHRW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • 82.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHRW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.79
EV/EBITDA 21.74
CHRW Per share dataCHRW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CHRW's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • CHRW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CHRW's earnings are expected to grow with 17.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)4.97
EPS Next 2Y19.98%
EPS Next 3Y17.09%

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5. CHRW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CHRW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • CHRW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.17. CHRW pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CHRW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.48%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CHRW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.26%!
  • CHRW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CHRW has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.26%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
CHRW Yearly Dividends per shareCHRW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 51.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CHRW. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of CHRW is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP51.33%
EPS Next 2Y19.98%
EPS Next 3Y17.09%
CHRW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCHRW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
CHRW Dividend Payout.CHRW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CHRW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CHRW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC

NASDAQ:CHRW (4/14/2026, 10:31:02 AM)

165.29

+0.37 (+0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners104.17%
Inst Owner Change-1.17%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change-0.23%
Market Cap19.48B
Revenue(TTM)16.23B
Net Income(TTM)587.08M
Analysts76.88
Price Target197.69 (19.6%)
Short Float %6.38%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.48%
Yearly Dividend2.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.26%
DP51.33%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.61%
Min EPS beat(2)5.59%
Max EPS beat(2)7.63%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.86%
Min EPS beat(4)5.59%
Max EPS beat(4)9.13%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.56%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.6%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.46%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.72%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.21%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.83%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.43%
PT rev (1m)0.72%
PT rev (3m)24.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.47
Fwd PE 26.83
P/S 1.2
P/FCF 22.79
P/OCF 21.05
P/B 10.55
P/tB 52.72
EV/EBITDA 21.74
EPS(TTM)5.09
EY3.08%
EPS(NY)6.16
Fwd EY3.73%
FCF(TTM)7.25
FCFY4.39%
OCF(TTM)7.85
OCFY4.75%
SpS137.74
BVpS15.66
TBVpS3.14
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)4.97
Graham Number42.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.61%
ROE 31.81%
ROCE 25.84%
ROIC 20.89%
ROICexc 21.98%
ROICexgc 42.4%
OM 5.14%
PM (TTM) 3.62%
GM 16.81%
FCFM 5.27%
ROA(3y)8.87%
ROA(5y)10.89%
ROE(3y)27.26%
ROE(5y)38.61%
ROIC(3y)18.35%
ROIC(5y)23.09%
ROICexc(3y)19.29%
ROICexc(5y)24.64%
ROICexgc(3y)41.24%
ROICexgc(5y)56.83%
ROCE(3y)22.7%
ROCE(5y)29.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.91%
OM growth 3Y-0.01%
OM growth 5Y4.31%
PM growth 3Y-1.72%
PM growth 5Y2.98%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y2.47%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover3.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 1.27
Debt/EBITDA 1.16
Cap/Depr 68.61%
Cap/Sales 0.43%
Interest Coverage 13.19
Cash Conversion 98.79%
Profit Quality 145.59%
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.53
Altman-Z 9.29
F-Score7
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC2.41
Cap/Depr(3y)76.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.43%
Profit Quality(3y)145.33%
Profit Quality(5y)120.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.11%
EPS 3Y-12.24%
EPS 5Y6.53%
EPS Q2Q%1.65%
EPS Next Y21.06%
EPS Next 2Y19.98%
EPS Next 3Y17.09%
EPS Next 5Y9.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.5%
Revenue Next Year1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.19%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y5.23%
EBIT growth 1Y9.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.06%
EBIT growth 5Y4.35%
EBIT Next Year29.11%
EBIT Next 3Y15.41%
EBIT Next 5Y9.81%
FCF growth 1Y101.36%
FCF growth 3Y-17.49%
FCF growth 5Y13.94%
OCF growth 1Y85.51%
OCF growth 3Y-17.54%
OCF growth 5Y13.14%

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC / CHRW Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CHRW.


What is the valuation status for CHRW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) stock?

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC?

The financial health rating of C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) is 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) is expected to grow by 21.06% in the next year.